Marks And Spencer

Sweet and Salty Nut Mix

Barcode 29378883

Yes — Sweet and Salty Nut Mix is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar and considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, nuts, honey, salt, rapeseed oil, and sunflower oil are not UPF on their own, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

peanuts (60%), almonds (14%), cashew nuts (14%), rapeseed oil

A mixed nut ingredient consisting of peanuts, almonds, cashew nuts and rapeseed oil. Commonly used as a snack mix or base for nut blends.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Sweet and Salty Nut Mix

Is Sweet and Salty Nut Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet and Salty Nut Mix by Marks And Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar and considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, nuts, honey, salt, rapeseed oil, and sunflower oil are not UPF on their own, but the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sweet and Salty Nut Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet and Salty Nut Mix as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.